2021, Domaine Chandon de Briailles, CORTON Grand Cru, 'Clos du Roi'The 2021 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, from the top part of Corton towards the woods, has a kirsch, mint and orange rind scented bouquet. Lots of plummy scents emerge with time, and even a touch of gaminess turns into more pressed rose scents. The palate is medium bodied with pliant tannins, white pepper infused red fruit and insistent grip. It's not quite as elegant as the Bressandes, yet is a classy offering. 92 94 Neal Martin, Vinous. This lovely

Pretty good wealth of flavour

Very enjoyable in the mouth

but beautifully textured

this is still an attractive and quite cerebral Le Pape

One of the most velvety Cos d'Estournel wines I have encountered at this stage

Despite its modest appellation

blackcurrant jam

The Roulot estate is one of the most important and historic domaines in the world of wine

deeply-coloured village-level Vosne-Romanée from Benjamin Leroux is fragrant with perfumed sweet blackberry fruit and hints of violets and spice

a real hit of citrus juice

silky with a whoosh of menthol

giving way to a powerful core of blueberry preserves